Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Iran Executes Two Men Over January Protests
Iran has executed two men for their involvement in protests that happened in January.
These protests were against the government, and the security forces killed many protesters.
The two men, Abolfazl Sepahi-Badjani and Amirhossein Safari-Hosseinabadi, were accused of killing four security force members.
The United Nations says that at least 24 people have been executed for their roles in the protests.
Human Rights Watch says that at least 50 people have been executed for vague national security charges.
The U.S. and Israel have been in a war with Iran, which started after the U.S. president warned Iran not to shoot protesters.
The war has been going on for months, with a truce that paused major fighting but has since resumed.
Iran executed two men for their role in January protests.
The men were accused of killing four security force members in Alikhani Square, Isfahan.
At least 24 people have been executed for offenses tied to the protests, according to the U.N.
Human Rights Watch reports at least 50 executions for vague national security charges.
The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran began on February 28.
- Who
- Abolfazl Sepahi-Badjani and Amirhossein Safari-Hosseinabadi
- What
- Execution of two men for their role in January protests
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- Accused of killing four security force members during protests
Human Rights Groups
Iranian Government
Fair Trial Standards
Human Rights Groups
The executions violate fair trial standards as the defendants were sentenced in a single hearing without clarity on individual responsibilities.
Iranian Government
The Iranian government maintains that the trials were conducted according to its legal procedures.
Use of Death Penalty
Human Rights Groups
Human Rights Watch condemns the use of the death penalty for vague national security charges.
Iranian Government
The Iranian government views the executions as necessary to maintain national security and stability.
- Date of Executions
- July 28
- Names of Executed Men
- Abolfazl Sepahi-Badjani and Amirhossein Safari-Hosseinabadi
- Location of Protests
- Alikhani Square, Isfahan
- Number of Executions Related to Protests
- At least 24
- U.S. Military Campaign Start Date
- February 28
- Current U.S. President
- Donald Trump